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A/N: I just love the poem that Bilbo says to defend Aragorn in the books that I had to put it in the story. But really all together this is my least favorite chapter. It lacks something that I can't seem to find. Well besides that I hope you enjoy!

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Moonlight and Starlight: I was thinking of just finishing one story then going on to the next (that's why I'm so ahead on this one) but then I realized that I would get to distracted with just doing one or the story started to get dull. I space a little too much. It gets me into trouble. If I get stuck in one story I jump to the next one. I was debating if I want to do something with Gimli/another dwarf lady but the thought didn't appeal to me. Thanks so much for reviewing it means a lot!

Chapter 7: The Council

They were brought outside for the council. The chairs were shaped in an oval with Elrond at the top. The girls were placed between Legolas and Aluin, across from some men.

"Here," said Elrond gesturing to a little child, "my friends, is Frodo son of Drogo. Few have ever come hither through greater peril or on an errand more urgent."

With this he started to name folks Frodo did not know. He pointed to a stout dwarf naming him as Gimli son of Gloin. To Boromir, a man, sitting across from the girls. Legolas was introduced as the son of King Thranduil of Mirkwood and much to their surprise the girls themselves were also included in the introductions.

"Here is the healer Lady Ilsa and Lady Laure, a skilled warrior. Both are from Mirkwood," He said.

"A maiden who fights? This is unheard of," Declared Boromir.

"I would rather her fighting by my side then most," Legolas said fiercely, as he defended her.

Laure was still stunned. A skilled warrior? Like with a sword and stuff?

Frodo brought forth this wee little ring, placing it on the pedestal. When he sat back down his faced showed relief to be rid of it.

"It is a gift. A gift to the foes of Mordor. Let us use this ring against him," Boromir said excitedly.

"You can not wield it. None of us can. The ring answers to Sauron and Sauron alone," a man said from the corner.

"And what would a ranger know of this matter."

"This is no mere ranger. This is Aragorn son of Arathorn," Legolas said angrily.

"This is Isildur's heir?" Boromir asked scornfully.

"An heir to the throne of Gondor. You owe him your allegiance," spat Legolas.

After Aragorn asked Legolas to sit down the older hobbit, Bilbo Baggins began to speak also in the behalf of Aragorn.

"All that is gold does not glitter,

Not all those who wander are lost;

The old that is strong does not wither,

Deep roots are not reached by the frost.

From the ashes a fire shall be woken,

A light from the shadows shall spring;

Renewed shall be blade that was broken:

The crownless again shall be king.

After this episode Elrond began to speak of Sauron and the forging of the great rings of power. They were forged in the second age by the elven-smiths of Eregion. He explained the damage it could do to middle-earth if Sauron was to regain it.

"Then lets be done with it!" Gimli shouted taking up his axe.

When the dust cleared the ring was as unmarked as the day it was made.

"The ring was made in the fires of Mount Doom. Only there will it be unmade. One of you must do this," said Elrond gravely.

"One does not simply walk into Mordor. It is surrounded by more than just orcs. The very air you breathe is a poisonous fume. Not with 10,000 men could you do this. It is folly," Boromir said defeated.

"Have you heard nothing Lord Elrond just said?! The ring must be destroyed!" Legolas exclaimed.

"And I suppose you think you're the one to do it? I will be dead before I see the ring in the hands of an elf!" Gimli shouted.

All hell broke loose with these words. Legolas was barley able to keep the elves from attacking the dwarfs. The Men were bickering amongst themselves. Then Gandalf sprang up to voice his opinions followed closely by the men.

"I will take it!" cried a small voice; "I will take the ring to Mordor. Though I do not know the way."

"I will help you bear this burden Frodo Baggins, as long as it is yours to bear," said Gandalf.

"By my life or death I can protect you I will. You have my sword," Aragorn volunteered.

"And you have my bow," said Legolas.

"And my axe."

"You carry the fate of us all, little one. If this is indeed the will of the counsel, Gondor will see it done," said Boromir.

"Mister Frodo's not going anywhere without me!" said another hobbit.

"It is indeed hard to separate you two even when he was summoned to a secret counsel and you are not," Elrond was amused.

"Oy! Were coming too!" said some more hobbits, jumping out from behind the entrence pillars.

"We will go also," Laure said, pulling Ilsa to her feet.

"What are you doing!" hissed Ilsa.

"Miladies I do not think this is a wise choice," Elrond said.

"You are the one who said we are here for a reason. This must be it."

"You may go if, and only if, the fellowship allows it."

"I do not want to see you two harmed," Legolas uttered.

"I agree with Legolas. My choice is no," Boromir pitched in.

"I think this is a brave choice. Yes, I think they should come," said Gandalf.

"Yes," said Frodo following Gandalf's lead.

Copying Frodo all the hobbits agreed.

Gimli stomped his foot, "Now this is going to be a dangerous journey with no place for females. No."

Aragorn took the longest time to decide.

"Not everything is not as it seems. Come with us."

"So it is settled. You shall be the Fellowship of the Ring."

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